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Chasing Leviathan

Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop. Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a

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54:33

Poetic Thinking in a Time of Crisis & Tyranny with...

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2022/12/13

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Amir Eschel discuss contemporary crises, such as the tyranny imposed by recent technological innovations, the war in Ukraine, and the global pandemic, and how approaching these threats through poetic thinking provides a way forward that preserves human flourishing and freedom.For a deep dive into Dr. Amir Eschel's work, check out his book: Poetic Thinking Today: An Essay 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1503608875Check out our blog on

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55:46

Literature, Film, and Philosophy with Dr. Robert Pippin

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2022/12/06

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Robert Pippin discuss the ways in which art, particularly film and literature, can help us uncover and internalize truth in ways that discursive philosophy often cannot achieve.For a deep dive into Dr. Robert Pippin's work, check out his book: Philosophy by Other Means: The Arts in Philosophy and Philosophy in the Arts 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/022677077XCheck out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com Who thinks that they

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53:07

Jihad and Martyrdom in Islamic Thought with Dr. Asma...

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2022/11/29

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Asma Afsaruddin discuss the Islamic concepts of jihad and martyrdom, exploring their complexity and the ways in which Western interpretations of these terms is often divorced from their historical, religious, and social contexts. By working through our assumptions of such terms, we can see the common humanity of those of differing religious, secular, and spiritual traditions.For a deep dive into Dr. Asma Afsaruddin's work, check

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57:44

Yinyang: The Way of Heaven and Earth with Dr. Robin...

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2022/11/22

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Robin R. Wang discuss the concepts of Yinyang and Dao, parceling out their intended meanings from Westernized formulations. Dr. Wang also discusses how Yinyang can engage Western philosophical traditions, pulling from her own work on Hegel.For a deep dive into Dr. Robin R. Wang's work, check out her book: Yinyang: The Way of Heaven and Earth in Chinese Thought and Culture 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/052116513XCheck out our blog

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59:09

Disability, Pain, and Morality with Dr. Joel Reynolds

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2022/11/15

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Joel Reynolds discuss the ableist assumptions and conflations that undermine the dignity and rights of disabled persons. Dr. Reynolds also shares how their work (and their own story) highlights the ways in which the lived experiences of disabled persons challenge commonly held assertions of what it means to live a good life. For a deep dive into Dr. Joel Reynolds' work, check out their book: The Life Worth Living: Disability,

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49:27

Understanding Modern Kurdish History with Dr. Djene...

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2022/11/08

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Djene Bajalan discuss how historical factors like the nation-state project of the Ottoman Empire and World War I contributed to the Kurdish movements for independence we see today.In case you missed it, we highly recommend that you listen to our previous episode, "What is Nationalism?" as it gives some crucial context for this episode's conversation.For a deep dive into Dr. Djene Bajalan's work, check out his book: Studies in

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32:28

What is Nationalism? with Dr. Djene Bajalan

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2022/11/01

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Djene Bajalan discuss the various ways that nationalism is defined, how nationalism intersects with political, cultural, and religious identities, and how nation states form, setting the groundwork for their next conversation on Kurdish history. For a deep dive into Dr. Djene Bajalan's work, check out his book: Studies in Kurdish History: Empire, Ethnicity and Identity 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1138884685/Check out our blog on

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56:51

The Nature of Scientific Knowledge with Dr. Kevin McCain

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2022/10/18

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Kevin McCain discuss how we develop scientific knowledge, how scientific explanations differ from other types of explanations, and what we should rationally expect of scientific theories. For a deep dive into Dr. Kevin McCain's work, check out his book: The Nature of Scientific Knowledge: An Explanatory Approach 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/3319334034 Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com Who thinks that they can

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58:10

Exploring the Origins & Themes of Apocalyptic...

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2022/10/11

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Colin McAllister discuss the end of the world and the ancient literature that prophesied of a coming apocalypse. Drawing on his musical expertise, Dr. McAllister also explores the process of creating music that conveys the dread and awe of the end times. For a deep dive into Dr. Colin McAllister's work, check out his book: The Cambridge Companion to Apocalyptic Literature 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1108436897/ Check out our blog

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63:43

Bibliophobia: The End and the Beginning of the Book...

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2022/10/04

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Brian Cummings discuss the history of the book, particularly as it relates to issues of power, social control, and backlash against "dangerous" books. Dr. Cummings also explores the interplay of books and belief in the history of global religions.For a deep dive into Dr. Dr. Brian Cummings' work, check out his book:Bibliophobia: The End and the Beginning of the Book 👉

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58:55

When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal...

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2022/09/27

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. David Peña-Guzmán discuss how research on the dreams of non-human animals is providing new insight into the nature of consciousness. They also discuss the ethical impact this body of research could have, especially as it becomes more evident that humans and other animals are not as different as previously believed.For a deep dive into Dr. David Peña-Guzmán's work, check out his book:When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal

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56:11

Politics, Law, and Community in Islamic Thought with...

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2022/09/20

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Ovamir Anjum discuss the political and theological history of Islam, focusing on the contributions of medieval theologian Ibn Taymiyyah. Dr. Anjum also explores our conceptualization of "the West" and how Islam should complicate our assumptions.For a deep dive into Dr. Ovamir Anjum's work, check out his book:Politics, Law, and Community in Islamic Thought: The Taymiyyan Moment 👉 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZEN9VG/Check

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55:17

Should We Pursue Value-Free Science? with Dr. Kevin...

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2022/09/13

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Kevin Elliott discuss the ethics of scientific research, focusing on whether it would be ideal for science to be "value free."For a deep dive into Dr. Kevin Elliott's work, check out his book:Values in Science (Elements in the Philosophy of Science) 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Values-Science-Elements-Philosophy/dp/1009055631Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength

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52:49

The Best of All Possible Worlds with Dr. Steven Nadler

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2022/09/06

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Steven Nadler discuss the heated debates between Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, Antoine Arnauld, and Nicolas de Malebranche over how to best answer the theological problem of evil and suffering. Dr. Nadler not only provides historical insight into this particular conversation, but also reflects on the impact that theological speculation has on our own contemporary debates. For a deep dive into Dr. Steven Nadler's work, check out his

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60:35

Prison Stripes & Cartoon Scrubs: The Ethics of...

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2022/08/30

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Heather Akou discuss the surprisingly complex question of whether uniforms should be implemented in the workplace, schools, prisons, and other public spaces. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Akou shares fascinating snippets from the history of fashion and uniforms.For a deep dive into Dr. Heather Akou's work, check out her research:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Heather-AkouCheck out our blog on

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59:28

A Personal Journey Through the History of Jazz with...

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2022/08/23

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Alyn Shipton discuss Dr. Shipton's journey into the world of jazz as a historian, broadcaster, and musician. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Shipton shares little-known stories from the lives of some of the most accomplished jazz musicians of the 20th century. For a deep dive into Dr. Alyn Shipton's work, check out his book: On Jazz: A Personal Journey 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/110883423X/ Check out our blog on

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59:21

A Defense of Judgment with Dr. Michael Clune

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2022/08/16

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Michael Clune discuss the value of forming judgments about works of literature and responds to criticisms that such judgments necessarily entail elitism. Dr. Clune also shares how great literature can hone both our aesthetic sensibilities and moral intuitions. For a deep dive into Dr. Michael Clune's work, check out his book: A Defense of Judgment 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Judgment-Michael-W-Clune/dp/022677015X Check out

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58:57

The Metaphysics of Properties with Dr. Anna-Sofia Maurin

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2022/08/09

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Anna-Sofia Maurin discuss the longstanding debate on the existence (or non-existence) of properties. Dr. Maurin also explores the challenges that arise in translating what we say into logic. For a deep dive into Dr. Anna-Sofia Maurin's work, check out her book: Properties (Elements in Metaphysics) 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7JTS992/ Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan

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63:40

Intimacy: A Dialectical Study with Dr. Christopher Lauer

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2022/08/02

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Christopher Lauer discuss his philosophical work on intimacy. They discuss Dr. Lauer's dialectic approach to the topic, the contradictions that arise in the pursuit of intimacy, and the ways in which Napoleon Dynamite can help us think through the difficulties of making a transcendent connection with another person. For a deep dive into Dr. Christopher Lauer's work, check out his book: Intimacy: A Dialectical Study 👉

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61:56

A Philosophy of Imagination & Creative Thinking with...

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2022/07/26

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Amy Kind discuss her philosophical work on imagination and creative thinking. They explore the various types of imagination we regularly exercise, how imagination and creative thinking can make us more empathetic, and whether these facets of our mind are skills that we can train and develop. For a deep dive into Dr. Amy Kind's work, check out her book: Imagination and Creative Thinking (Elements in Philosophy of Mind) 👉

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